Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

DL1 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL1 1DP.

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Population

222

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DL1 1DP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL1 1DP spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (53) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL1 1DP is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Eastbourne in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Red Hall & Lingfield ward and the Darlington constituency.

For families considering a move, DL1 1DP represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for DL1 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00062257 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL1 1DP. The average age is 53.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DL1 1DP is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences79
Anti-social behaviour62
Shoplifting52
Criminal damage and arson28
Burglary14

school Local Schools

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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good359 pupils0.4 km
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Heathfield Primary School

Good411 pupils0.4 km
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St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Good542 pupils0.9 km
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St John's Church of England Academy

Outstanding249 pupils1.0 km
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Firthmoor Primary School

Good308 pupils1.0 km
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The Rydal Academy

Good615 pupils1.1 km
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Red Hall Primary School

Good214 pupils1.2 km
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Borough Road Nursery School

Good84 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • The Community Hub0.7 km
  • Baxterstorey0.7 km
  • Eggleston Catering Services At Magnet0.9 km
  • Geneva Road Evangelical Baptist Church0.7 km
  • Toby Carvery0.9 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Tasties0.2 km
  • Yarm Road Fish And Chips0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.5 km
  • Dragon Place0.9 km
  • Easyprep0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Linwood House0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • J & LC Clark Chemist0.2 km
  • Ladbrokes0.2 km
  • Londis Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Nevisons Super Whip0.6 km
  • The Range0.5 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.2 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Lidl0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darlington1.5 km
  • North Road2.5 km
  • Dinsdale3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Wheatsheaf0.1 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.1 km
  • Teal Road0.2 km
  • Yarm Road Post Office0.2 km
  • Teal Road0.2 km